A firm called DPSK Ltd has applied to East Cambs District Council for planning permission to change the use of 6, Churchgate Street – what was Fullers Bakers – into a hot food takeaway.

The News has been told by numerous sources that the plan is to turn the premises into a Domino's pizza parlour, but neither Domino's nor the district council were able to confirm that this week.

In a statement to planners, DPSK Ltd's agents, Pegasus Group, said: "The application seeks planning permission for the change of use of the site from a bakery (Class A1) to a hot food takeaway (Class A5).

"Planning permission is also sought for the installation of extraction/ventilation equipment in association with the takeaway and a replacement shopfront.

"The site is a Grade II Listed building. Therefore, listed building consent is also sought for the extraction/ventilation equipment and other external alterations to the existing building.

"The proposed takeaway will be occupied by a pizza operator. The proposed store will create a number of employment opportunities.

"The jobs will be part time and full time and employees will be sourced locally."

The agents say the change of use would have a "positive" impact on Soham town centre.

They said: "The proposed development would be compliant with both local and national planning policy.

"Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that the hot food takeaway will not have an adverse impact on residential amenity or to the surrounding highway network.

"The proposed development is necessary to accommodate the occupation of the unit by a hot food takeaway and will make a positive use of a town centre unit and support the vitality and viability of Soham by maintaining a good level of footfall and providing job opportunities for the local residents."

A decision could be made within eight weeks. To have your say, visit www.eastcambs.gov.uk and search planning reference 16/01324/FUL.